Alfawise Z1 Amlogic S912 Octa Core Android 4K TV Box Overview

Alfawise Z1 Android TV Box Overview

It appears that Alfawise is on the attack and they’re not letting up. The release of the Alfawise Z1 Amlogic S912 4K TV Box is a clear indicator that TV boxes are still alive and in demand. The Alfawise Z1 has all the right hardware and features same as the H96 Pro+ with an even better remote. The Alfawise Z1 is currently on sale at very low price, and this is an overview of its hardware and features.

The Z1 runs on the Amlogic S912 octa core CPU, running up to 1.5GHz. This CPU has been used in many other TV boxes and is recognized and rated as one of the best performing stable CPUs to date.

For its display, the Z1 is powered by the ARM Mali T8 20 tri core GPU, running up to 750MHz. The Mali T8 20 has proven time and time again to deliver not only great display quality, but it out performs other TV box GPUs in 4K video playback and 3D gaming performance.

When it comes to memory, the Alfawise Z1 runs on 3GB of deedee arfour RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. This provides adequate storage space to store all your personal content, and it has enough random access memory to run all your apps and games smoothly with multitasking capabilities.

For WiFi connectivity, the Alfawise Z1 comes equipped with the latest 802.11ac dual band 2.4 and 5.8GHz WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.1. This allows you to connect to modern high speed wireless AC routers, and connect to modern Bluetooth controllers such as Bluetooth air mouse, wireless gamepads, and mini touchpad keyboards. The Z1 also comes with its own wireless Bluetooth remote control with voice command features, for Google voice search commands.

Main Features

OS – Android 7.1 Nougat

CPU – Amlogic S912 8X 1.5GHz

GPU – ARM Mali T820 MP3

RAM – 3GB DDR4

ROM – 32GB eMMc

WiFi – 802.11ac 2.4GHz/5.8GHz

Bluetooth – 4.1

LAN – 1000Mbps

IO Ports

1 HDMI

2 USB

1 RJ45

1 SPDIF audio

1 TF SD card

1 Reset button

Overview thoughts

When look at the hardware and features of the Alfawise Z1 you would see all the similar features of the H96 Pro+ which was and still is a great Android TV box. We have entered a new era of voice search TV box with limited voice commands. This is a solid TV box 3GB DDR4 RAM / 32GB ROM and Bluetooth 4.1 and a wireless voice remote added to the package. More in debt details with benchmarks and more will be in my full review.